KRABAT SHERIFF S2
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1. backward along the frame fig 02a Each footrest is mounted with 2 screws We can adjust the width and angel of the footrest by loosening the front screw fig 02b By loosening both screws we can adjust the rotation of the footrest fig 02b It is important to tighten the screws properly after adjustment Fig 02a Fig 02b The height of the footrest is adjusted by loosening The width and angel is adjusted by loosening the front 4 screws screw on top of the footrest Q krabat Angle of seat Place the child on the saddle seat and tighten the belt Make sure the child is placed well into the seat in the midline position with symmetry in the legs lower body Use the hip belt both to maintain the position in the saddle seat and to reduce the risk of falling out of the chair It should be used at all times The angle of the seat can be adjusted by loosen 4 screws under the seat using the accompanying 4 mm Allen key fig 03 Adjust the angle to desired position and tighten the screws It is important to tighten the screws properly after adjustment Height of the seat The height of the seat can be adjusted by 2 screws under the seat where the rods are sticking up from the frame fig 04 Simply loosen the screws and place the height of the seat in desired position It is important to tighten the screws properly after adjustment Height of the backrest The height of the backrest can be adjusted and fixed using the lock2. AS or a representative for Krabat AS Most of the angles can be adjusted infinitely or with the accompanying 4 mm Allen key situated under the seat Always tighten all screws after adjusting the wheelchair The wheelchair is for indoor and outdoor use on hard and flat surfaces If you do descend a hill lean towards the ground avoid sharp curves and sudden stops PS The handbrake is a parking brake Do not under any circumstances use this brake when going downhill Always activate the brake when going in or out of the wheelchair The use of this wheelchair should be discussed with your therapist or someone who knows the child well It is important to establish in which situations the child should use the wheelchair how long they should use it and when to progress the time spell This needs to be evaluated continuously as the child gets familiar with the wheelchair It is important to get information about how to get in and out of the wheelchair This should be done under the individual trial or at delivery Make sure the parking brake is activated before placing a child in the wheelchair Footrests Place the feet on the footrest and tighten the belts Children who use ankle foot orthotics should wear these together with their shoes whilst sitting in the Krabat Sheriff S2 The height of the footrests is done by adjusting the strap between the frame and the footrests In order to do so loosen the 4 screws which adjust the position forward or
3. Q krabat KRABAT SHERIFF S2 USER MANUAL Y krabat SHERIFF S2 General 05 Main components 06 Use 07 Transportation 11 Accessories 12 Technical data 12 Maintenance 13 Product identification 13 O krabat General Krabat Sheriff is an active children s wheelchair for indoor and outdoor use The wheelchair accommodates children in the age of approx 6 12 years The wheelchair is lightweight and the cambered wheels make it easy to maneuver The sitting position is individually adjusted using height and angle of seat height of backrest width of rear wheels position and different angles of the footrests The Krabat Sheriff has got a saddle seat and the sitting position is close to identical with the one of Krabat Jockey The use of this wheelchair should be determined by your local physiotherapist or occupational therapist The Krabat Sheriff promotes a neutral position in the hip and pelvic and abducts the hips This together with the wide support given by the footrests ensures a wide base of support The wheelchair promotes good stability in the lower body and gives the spinal column natural curves This provides a good base for balance and activity in the trunk and upper body All together it gives the child a close to ideal position for handling the wheelchair The saddle seat enhances an active position rather than a slumped and passive position The upright and active position also makes ch
4. Seat height above floor 47 5 cm 52 5 cm Tipping point SO 14 Diameter hand rims 53 5 cm Height of shaft 30 cm Dept of seat 31 cm Width of seat 30 cm Angel of seat Minus 15 Plus 15 Total 30 Width of backrest 32 cm Angle of backrest Minus 15 Plus 15 Fixed to seat Turning radius 47 cm 12 Maintenance All metal and plastic parts can be cleaned using mild soapy water The seat and backrest is covered with upholstery and can be cleaned using either a cloth and mild soapy water or machine washed at 40 degrees Celsius The upholstery is fastened to the chair with Velcro Advice about spot removal is given at www krabat no Bearings and other movable parts are maintenance free and should not be lubricated Check the tires on a regular basis The air pressure in the tires should be 8 bar If you have a puncture use glue and patches as for a bike Contact Krabat AS if you have any further problems Individual adjustments and adaptations If the wheelchair for some reason needs adjustment please contact a physiotherapist or an occupational therapist Adaptations of the sitting unit must be made by qualified personnel or Krabat AS Do not under any circumstances make any modifications by yourself 13 krabat 14 Krabat Sheriff Y krabat KRABAT AS Ravnsborgveien 56 1395 Hvalstad Norway Telefon 47 66 77 73 00 Fax 47 66 77 73 01 www krabat com Krabat november 2014
5. cause dangerous situations The wires for the parking brake might need adjustment when used for a period of time If so contact Krabat AS or a representative for Krabat AS It is important to tighten the screws properly after adjustment Fig 08 Parking brake deactivated upper position Q krabat Use of the anti tippers accessories The Krabat Sheriff S2 can be fitted with 2 anti tippers The standard position with 24 propelling wheels gives us a max tipping angle of 7 degrees This can easily be altered to 14 degrees Krabat recommend all users to have anti tippers fitted Fig O9a Fig O9b Inner position deactivated Pull plunger and slide the anti tipper out A Fig 09c Fig 09d Outer position activated Change the angle of tipping pull both plungers and twist 180 degrees 10 Adjusting the width The width of the chair is adjusted by pulling the propelling wheels out Loosen the screw shown in fig 10 pull out and tighten the screw properly If the wheelchair is fitted with anti tippers these need to be loosened as well It is important to tighten the screws properly after adjustment Transport The Krabat Sheriff S2 has Quick Release shafts This ensures a quick and easy dismantle of the propelling wheels when transporting the chair Press in the button in the centre of the shaft whilst pulling out the whole wheel fig 11 Always make sure the button pops out when mounting the whe
6. el This is an indication of a fixed shaft and a wheel ready for use Make sure the propelling wheels are mounted as prescribed to avoid dangerous situations u Fig 11 Dismantle mounting of the propelling wheel and folding of the backrest Fig 10 Adjusting the width of the propelling wheels The backrest can be folded down towards the seat to make the wheelchair more compact during transport fig 11 Do not send the Krabat Sheriff S2 on a plane without suitable packaging crate suitcase etc Shipping of the Krabat Sheriff without the suitable packaging can harm the product and cause dangerous situations The Krabat Sheriff S2 is not approved for car transport The child must be seated in a car seat It is important to tighten the screws properly after adjustment 11 Q krabat Accessories Krabat AS develops accessories for Sheriff S2 on a continuous basis Information about new accessories can be seen at www krabat no All accessories will come with it s own user manual Technical data Materials Frame Anodized aluminum Upholstery Flame retardant foam Cover Flame retardant microfiber textile Plastic parts POM PA6 and ABS Other metal parts Aluminum and steel ISO 7176 15 MIN MAX COMMENTS Max load 60 kg Nominal air pressure 6 0 bar 8 0 bar Diameter of propelling wheels 24 Width 55 7 cm 63 7 cm Length 76 4 cm Height 71 5 cm 76 5 cm Weight 9 1 kg Standard with no accessories
7. est control and head control easier which again will benefit speech swallowing and respiration To ensure an optimal sitting position it is important to try out and adjust the wheelchair before use Do not use the wheelchair unless an individual trial has been carried out Furthermore do not let other children use the wheelchair without an individual trial As children grow they change their movement and sitting pattern on a regular basis It is likely that the child will need another size of the sitting unit or other adjustments Contact your local physiotherapist or occupational therapist if the product is not optimal or if adjustments are needed The wheelchair is developed and tested to accommodate the maximum weight of 60 kg Attention For the weak sighted we recommend to download the user manual for Sheriff S2 at www krabat no in PDF Scale the document to desired size Q krabat 02 01 05 07 04 08 03 06 o Fig 01 Main components Main components The Krabat Sheriff S2 has the following main components 01 Saddle seat with adjustable angle of the sitting unit upholstery 02 Adjustable backrest upholstery 03 Adjustable footrests 04 Frame 05 Propelling wheels 06 Fly wheel 07 Parking brake 08 Antitipper Use To obtain the optimal sitting position the height and angles of the seat backrest and footrests need to be adjusted This should be done by a therapist who has received training from Krabat
8. ing lever fig 05 Open the locking lever and fix it firmly at desired height If the locking lever does not fix the backrest properly it can be tighten using the plastic ring under the lever Fig 03 Adjusting the angle of the seat Fig 04 Adjusting the height of the seat Fig 05 Adjusting the height of the backrest Adjusting the tipping point The tipping point can be adjusted by moving the seat forward or backward along the frame Simply loosen two screws under the seat using the accompanying 4 mm Allen key fig 06 Slide the seat into desired position and tighten the screws properly However we recommend a representative from Krabat AS together with the local therapist for this adjustment This is to ensure optimal point of tipping and safe use of the wheelchair When changing the point of tipping we also alter the tipping angle It is important to tighten the screws properly after adjustment Use of the parking brake The parking brake is activated by pressing the handle in front of the seat downwards fig 07 The parking brake locks both propelling wheels at the same time The parking brake is deactivated by pulling the handle upwards fig 08 Always activate the parking brake when taking a child in or out of the wheelchair The parking brake should Fig 07 Parking brake activated lower position Fig 06 Adjusting the point of tipping not be used whilst the wheelchair is moving This could
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